Best sci-fi, drama, documentary, & horror shows on Apple TV+, ranked.
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Apple TV+STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
2023 · Movie · 1h 35mDocumentary · Biography
4 EmmysFollows the life of beloved actor and advocate Michael J. Fox, exploring his personal and professional triumphs and travails, and what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease.
Apple TV+ - #1291#1291
Apple TV+Long Way Round
2004–2010 · Series · 1 seasonDocumentary · Action
In 2004 Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on an epic challenge to bike 20,000-miles across 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. Watch as two friends ride around the world together and, against all the odds, realize their dream.
Apple TV+ - #1490#1490
Apple TV+Beastie Boys Story
2020 · Movie · 1h 59mDocumentary · Biography
Here's a little story they're about to tell... Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the band, Beastie Boys, and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by friend and collaborator, Spike Jonze.
Apple TV+ - #1789#1789
Apple TV+Paramount+Interstellar
2014 · Movie · 2h 49mSci-Fi & Fantasy · Action · Drama
1 OscarWhen Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper, is tasked to pilot a spacecraft, along with a team of researchers, to find a new planet for humans.
Apple TV+Paramount+ - #1889#1889
Apple TV+Prime VideoDark Matter
2024– · Series · 2 seasonsSci-Fi & Fantasy · Drama · Thriller
A man is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could've lived, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save them from a most terrifying foe: himself.
Apple TV+Prime Video - #2587#2587
Apple TV+The Pigeon Tunnel
2023 · Movie · 1h 32mDocumentary · Biography
Spans six decades as le Carré gives his final and most personal interview, interrupted with rare archival footage and dramatic anecdotes. It is set against the stormy Cold War backdrop that extends into the present day.
Apple TV+ - #2886#2886
Apple TV+Lessons in Chemistry
2023– · Series · 1 seasonDrama
1 EmmyIn the 1950s, Elizabeth Zott's dream of being a scientist is challenged by a society that says women belong in the domestic sphere. She accepts a job on a TV cooking show and sets out to teach a nation of overlooked housewives way more than recipes.
Apple TV+ - #3286#3286
Apple TV+The Elephant Queen
2019 · Movie · 1h 36mDocumentary · Family
Athena is a mother who will do everything in her power to protect her herd when they are forced to leave their waterhole. This epic journey, narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, takes audiences across the African savannah, and into the h...
Apple TV+ - #3786#3786
Apple TV+'Twas the Fight Before Christmas
2021 · Movie · 1h 31mDocumentary
A Christmas-loving lawyer's obsession with bringing Christmas cheer to all sparks a conflict with the local Homeowners' Association who believe his planned holiday extravaganza violates their neighborhood rules.
Apple TV+ - #4085#4085
Apple TV+Girls State
2024 · Movie · 1h 37mDocumentary
2 EmmysFollows 500 adolescent girls from all across Missouri as they come together for a week-long immersion in a sophisticated democratic laboratory, where they organize a Supreme Court to consider the most contentious issues of the day.
Apple TV+ - #4184#4184
Apple TV+Real Madrid: Until the End
2023– · Series · Spanish · 1 seasonDocumentary
On their path to one of the most remarkable endings in football history, which resulted in a record 14th Champions League triumph, they overcome the odds and doubters with the support of their ardent fans.
Apple TV+ - #4782#4782
Apple TV+The Dynasty: New England Patriots
2024– · Series · 1 seasonDocumentary
A 10-part series featuring never-before-seen footage of the New England Patriots' 20-year journey from struggling franchise to football dynasty. In the process, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and Robert Kraft reveal the cost of greatn...
Apple TV+ - #4981#4981
Apple TV+The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey
2022– · Series · 1 seasonDrama
Suddenly left without his trusted caretaker, Ptolemy Grey is assigned to the care of orphaned teenager, Robyn. When they learn about a treatment that will restore Ptolemy's memories, it begins a journey towards shocking truths.
Apple TV+ - #6078#6078
Apple TV+Constellation
2024– · Series · 1 seasonSci-Fi & Fantasy · Thriller
Jo returns to earth after a disaster in space and discovers that there are missing pieces in her life, so she sets out to expose the truth about the hidden secrets of space travel and recover what she has lost.
Apple TV+ - #6178#6178
Apple TV+Vietnam: The War That Changed America
2025– · Series · 1 seasonDocumentary
A raw, intimate look at the Vietnam War's impact on America. Through personal stories, the series examines the conflict's far-reaching consequences and lasting influence on society as the 50th anniversary of Saigon's fall approaches.
Apple TV+ - #7575#7575
Apple TV+The Line
2021– · Series · 1 seasonDocumentary · Crime · War
In covert modern warfare, the line between right and wrong has blurred. This docuseries examines the moral ambiguities of war as embodied by the 2018 case in which a US Navy SEAL platoon accused its chief, Eddie Gallagher, of war ...
Apple TV+ - #8175#8175
Apple TV+Bono: Stories of Surrender
2025 · Movie · 1h 26mDocumentary · Biography · Drama
Bono shares life stories and U2 songs in an intimate show, exploring relationships with family, friends, and faith. Features unseen footage from his Beacon Theatre performances of "Stories of Surrender."
Apple TV+ - #9172#9172
Apple TV+Boom! Boom! The World vs Boris Becker
2023– · Series · 1 seasonDocumentary
The film will explore the life of Becker, who became a tennis sensation when he won the first of his six majors at the age of just 17 and went on to have a glittering career, including 49 major career titles and an Olympic Gold.
Apple TV+ - #9372#9372
Apple TV+Invasion
2021–2025 · Series · 3 seasonsDrama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity's existence. Events unfold in real time through the eyes of five ordinary people across the globe as they struggle to make sense of the chaos unraveling around them.
Apple TV+ - #9571#9571
Apple TV+Make or Break
2022– · SeriesDocumentary
Dive into the world of pro surfing as the best in the sport travel the globe to compete for the World Championship title. With unprecedented access, this docuseries captures the athletes' lives on tour and the sacrifices they make to get to the top.
Apple TV+ - #10269#10269
Apple TV+Dr. Brain
2021– · Series · Korean · 1 seasonDrama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Brilliant brain scientist Sewon (Lee Sun-Kyun) suffers a horrific personal tragedy. Desperate to uncover what happened to his family, he conducts "brain syncs" with the dead to access their memories for clues.
Apple TV+ - #10569#10569
Apple TV+Love You to Death
2025– · Series · Spanish · 1 seasonDrama
Follows Raúl -who was recently diagnosed with cancer- and Marta -who just discovered she is pregnant- as they meet at the funeral of a high school classmate and resume their friendship, putting their beliefs to the test.
Apple TV+ - #10769#10769
Apple TV+Midnight Family
2024– · Series · SpanishDrama
Marigaby is a medical student by day—and by night, she saves lives with her family in Mexico City's high-stakes business of private ambulances. As pressure from both worlds threatens to drag her down, Marigaby will do whatever it takes to stay afloat.
Apple TV+ - #11368#11368
Apple TV+Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series
2025– · Series · 1 seasonDocumentary
Documentary series following the 2024 World Series between LA Dodgers and NY Yankees, capturing intensity and key moments as baseball's legendary rivalry reignites. Features postseason interviews with players, fans, and coaches.
Apple TV+ - #11867#11867
Apple TV+Hollywood Con Queen
2024– · Series · 1 seasonDocumentary · Crime
Exploring the story of an international con artist impersonating the industry's most powerful women; based on the original reporting of veteran investigative journalist Scott Johnson for the Hollywood Reporter.
Apple TV+ - #11966#11966
Apple TV+Onside: Major League Soccer
2025– · Series · 1 seasonDocumentary
Go beyond the pitch with unparalleled access to the players and personalities who power MLS. Electrifying moments and captivating stories made 2024 an unforgettable season-and gave us a glimpse of the future.
Apple TV+ - #12066#12066
Apple TV+The Essex Serpent
2022– · Series · 1 seasonDrama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Mystery
Follows London widow Cora Seaborne who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms a bond of science and skepticism with the pastor, but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature.
Apple TV+ - #12166#12166
Apple TV+La Maison
2024– · Series · 1 seasonDrama
An iconic fashion house is thrown into scandal leaving the family's legendary fashion couture house hanging by a thread. Perle Foster and Paloma Castel team up to reinvent LEDU and claim their place in the Ledu clan and the fashio...
Apple TV+ - #12266#12266
Apple TV+The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball
2022– · SeriesDocumentary · Biography
Makur Maker was a five-star NBA prospect headed to the Draft—until an unexpected detour led him to Howard University. This inspiring docuseries follows Makur's journey and his determination to rewrite his story with the help of his family.
Apple TV+ - #12465#12465
Apple TV+Twisted Yoga
2026– · Series · 1 seasonDocumentary · Crime
Ex-members of a tantric yoga school speak out about how they went from searching for wellness and community to fearing they'd joined a cult, and seeking justice for alleged abuse and manipulation at the hands of a self-styled guru.
Apple TV+ - #13163#13163
Apple TV+The Hunt
2026– · Series · French · 1 seasonDrama · Thriller
Franck and his friends enjoy hunting trips. One day, they encounter another hunting group who targets them. In self-defense, Franck's group injures one of the attackers. Paranoia sets in as they feel hunted by now vengeful enemies.
Apple TV+ - #13263#13263
Apple TV+Fingernails
2023 · Movie · 1h 53mDrama · Romance · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Anna and Ryan have found true love, and it's proven by a controversial new technology. There's just one problem, as Anna still isn't sure. Then she takes a position at a love testing institute and meets Amir.
Apple TV+ - #13660#13660
Apple TV+Echo Valley
2025 · Movie · 1h 44mDrama · Thriller
Kate is dealing with a personal tragedy while owning and training horses in Echo Valley, an isolated and picturesque place, when her daughter, Claire, arrives at her doorstep, frightened, trembling and covered in someone else's bl...
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